Nichole Kirtley

Nichole Kirtley has a diverse work experience in various roles within the cosmetics industry. Nichole currently works as a Senior Director of Strategic Extensions at e.l.f. Cosmetics, a role they started in December 2019. Prior to this, they worked as an Independent Marketing and Brand Strategy Consultant in 2018. From 2016 to 2017, they served as the Director of Marketing and Product Development at The Premiere Group, a beauty startup. Before that, they were a Senior Brand Manager at COTY Inc. from 2015 to 2016. From 2013 to 2015, they held the position of Director of Global Marketing and US Brand Development at Parlux Fragrances. Nichole also has experience working at L'Oréal-Lancôme in various roles, including Senior Manager and Brand Manager, from 2005 to 2012. Kirtley began their career as an Analyst in Public Finance Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. from 2003 to 2005.

Nichole Kirtley has completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in International Business from Howard University. Additionally, they have obtained a Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) degree in Cosmetic & Fragrance Marketing and Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Nichole has also obtained certifications from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), including the Level 1 Foundation Award in Wine and the Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits. The specific years of completion for the degrees and certifications are not provided.